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Vernon'S City Of London Street, Alphabetical, Business And Miscellaneous Directory 1916

Vernon'S City Of London Street, Alphabetical, Business And Miscellaneous Directory 1916

Paperback

General ReferenceBritish History

ISBN10: 9354363407
ISBN13: 9789354363405
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jan 11 2021
Pages: 824
Weight: 4.13
Height: 1.63 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Step into the bustling heart of First World War London with Vernon's City of London Street, Alphabetical, Business and Miscellaneous Directory 1916-a window onto a city in flux, where every street name and shopfront tells a story. Here, the pulse of daily life beats through thousands of city of london businesses, from renowned merchants to hidden trades, captured in meticulous detail. Every address, every listing, is a fragment of history waiting to be uncovered. For anyone tracing genealogy and family history, or piecing together the local history of London's labyrinthine streets, this facsimile reprint edition is an indispensable guide. This complete trade directory is more than a practical reference; it is a cultural artefact. Within its pages, you will find not only the names and addresses of London's commercial lifeblood, but also a vivid snapshot of society during a pivotal era. The directory stands alongside the great Kelly's London Directory and the famed post office directory London series, yet it offers its own unique perspective-capturing the resilience, ingenuity, and diversity of Londoners in 1916. The listings reveal the fabric of a city shaped by war and continuity, where old businesses stand beside new ventures, and every street corner has its own tale. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today-a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are a local history researcher, a classic-literature enthusiast, or a collector seeking a true artefact of London's past, this directory is a lasting tribute to a city and its people at a defining moment in history.

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